shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 7b – Zone 11b
A slow-growing evergreen conifer with dense, feathery foliage and an upright form, commonly used as a screen or specimen plant. Podocarpus macrophyllus is cold-hardy, deer-resistant, and tolerates pruning well for formal hedging or topiary.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
10–40′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 7bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 11b
pH Range
5.57
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native Range
Japan and southern China
Function & Care
windbreakhedgerowwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Maki' is the most popular compact cultivar, reaching 6–10 feet, while 'Weeping' has graceful drooping branches for a softer form.
